I am a single female, living by myself in the midtown part of the city. It is certainly not crime ridden--as a matter of fact, I can't remember the last time a horrible crime was committed anywhere around me. I think that has to do with the stepped-up police force in town, as well as the university police force that covers my neighborhood as well. In terms of police response time, my area is in good stead.
However, I still feel the need for a home security system. I used to have one, but I have let it lapse. To be honest, I was always too afraid I would set it off myself, and get penalized, or worse, it would go off willy nilly by itself during the wee hours of the night giving me cardiac arrest.
It is time for me to revisit the home security question again, and I am researching other companies. Part of my decision as to what company I would go with has to do with security system monitoring fees. I am on a budget, and I know some charge more fees than others.
